Wojnarowski: Spurs consider bidding for Stoudemire

[SenorSpur]

Tyrus Thomas isn't an answer either when realistically considering that we're the Spurs and Pop is the coach. Pop would play him 5 games and then sit him. How would Thomas fit in where other BBIQ-challenged big men have failed?

It's like the Gooden situation all over again, except Thomas has less fundamentals.

More importantly, if we want a super athletic big man why not...I don't know...just play Ian. He's already paid for. He actually plays defense unlike Amare (and most likely Thomas) and most importantly, he knows the impossible to learn defensive schemes already. No way Amare or Thomas can learn them in time for the playoffs.

I don't mind a big trade but it should at least make some sense.

There. Somebody finally said it. The Spurs are sniffing around for an athletic big to play next to Duncan and have forgotten that they already have one on the roster. No one is suggesting for a minute that Ian = Amare. Quite the contrary. However, he could provide rebounding, defense and shotblocking. And his face-up jumper from about 10-12 ft looked very promising.

Playing him makes more sense that a 1/2 season rental of another guy, who's an obvious bad fit for the team.

[lefty]

No thanks

Nothing against Amare (well, except his D), but Duncan has good support fron Blair and Co

[crc21209]

"One scenario of the Spurs acting as the third team in an Amare trade would see the Spurs receive Tyrus Thomas of the Chicago Bulls and send Matt Bonner and Ian Mahinmi to the Suns. Phoenix would send Stoudemire to Chicago."

THIS I LIKE.

I like the sound of this better than trading Manu for Stoudemire . Tyrus Thomas is a pretty good athletic guy who can block shots...

[dbestpro]

There. Somebody finally said it. The Spurs are sniffing around for an athletic big to play next to Duncan and have forgotten that they already have one on the roster. No one is suggesting for a minute that Ian = Amare. Quite the contrary. However, he could provide rebounding, defense and shotblocking. And his face-up jumper from about 10-12 ft looked very promising.

Playing him makes more sense that a 1/2 season rental of another guy, who's an obvious bad fit for the team.

To admit Ian could be part of the answer is to admit the FO may have made one of the biggest blunders in recent Spurs history by not picking up his option. This, the FO (includes Pop) will not allow to happen.

[Buddy Holly]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yg9cahx

Parker
Hill
Jefferson
Duncan
Haywood

Jamison off the bench.

[crc21209]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yg9cahx

Parker
Hill
Jefferson
Duncan
Haywood

Jamison off the bench.

Sounds good to me

[The Truth #6]

The only way we trade Parker is if it is for a much better player. Like Chris Paul. I doubt TP would want to leave San Antonio, and he has shown it by building a house you can see from space.

Antonio Daniels has a house that was the biggest in town. I don't think size of house is a great indicator for a Spur except that it will be a great retirement home at some point.

Parker wants to play for a winner. He's not sticking around after this things get ugly.

[HarlemHeat37]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yg9cahx

Parker
Hill
Jefferson
Duncan
Haywood

Jamison off the bench.

Cleveland and Washington are in serious talks about trading Jamison for Big Z's huge contract, JJ Hickson AND a 1st round pick..

So Cleveland can offer them a better deal without having to give up Haywood..

I just hope the Spurs keep it simple and just do all they can to get Haywood..you wouldn't have to give up Manu or RJ, you would just have to offer either expirings + Splitter and/or a 1st round pick, or take back Blatche's contract in some kind of deal, possibly with a 3rd/4th teams involved..

[rayray2k8]

I hate the espn trade machine.. That just tells me that some people have too much time on their hands..

[dbestpro]

Finley, RMJ, and Stoudamire to Chicago.
Miller, Bonner, and Mahinmi to Phx.
Salmons, Pargo, and Thomas to San Antonio.

Mahinmi to NJ for cash from Phx.

[Buddy Holly]

Antonio Daniels has a house that was the biggest in town. I don't think size of house is a great indicator for a Spur except that it will be a great retirement home at some point.

Antonio's house in SA while with the Spurs wasn't even close to being the biggest in SA, it was a modest McMansion type home. He was building his current 10,000 sq. ft. home when he was traded. His current home isn't the biggest in SA either.

[Buddy Holly]

Cleveland and Washington are in serious talks about trading Jamison for Big Z's huge contract, JJ Hickson AND a 1st round pick..

So Cleveland can offer them a better deal without having to give up Haywood..

I just hope the Spurs keep it simple and just do all they can to get Haywood..you wouldn't have to give up Manu or RJ, you would just have to offer either expirings + Splitter and/or a 1st round pick, or take back Blatche's contract in some kind of deal, possibly with a 3rd/4th teams involved..

I would think Manu plus maybe Splitters rights would >> what cleveland is offering.

[cd98]

Tyrus Thomas isn't an answer either when realistically considering that we're the Spurs and Pop is the coach. Pop would play him 5 games and then sit him. How would Thomas fit in where other BBIQ-challenged big men have failed?

It's like the Gooden situation all over again, except Thomas has less fundamentals.

More importantly, if we want a super athletic big man why not...I don't know...just play Ian. He's already paid for. He actually plays defense unlike Amare (and most likely Thomas) and most importantly, he knows the impossible to learn defensive schemes already. No way Amare or Thomas can learn them in time for the playoffs.

I don't mind a big trade but it should at least make some sense.

If we want to split up the Big 3, then I think trading Parker makes way more sense. We could get a lot more options in return. And though his health isn't perfect this year, no one thinks he can't return to last year's level.

Besides, the fanbase will revolt if Manu is shipped out for a half-season rental and it doesn't work out.

Thoms is way better than Ian. No comparison. He is an athletic power forward that blocks shots. He did pretty good in the playoffs last year. I'm not a huge fan of his game, but I think he is a worthy gamble of Ian and Bonner.

At worst, he does nothing and we are back where we started sans the trade Bonner threads. At best, he actually contributes to our aging front line.

We still need someone to hound wing and guard scorers. Hill is getting in the mold, but we need to add someone else as well.

[cd98]

I don't think the Bulls trade for Amare works. But the Spurs would be wise to get Thomas for so little (Bonner and Ian).

In the playoffs last year against Boston, he played solid scoring in double figures twice and blocking 13 shots in the series. That's the type of defense we need.

[wildbill2u]

Here ya go Sarver, I just saved you $2,178,325 and RJ gets to play in his home state.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yjgkeyq

So it hurts the Suns except for about 2 million in payroll. Works for me.

[Agloco]

Here ya go Sarver, I just saved you $2,178,325 and RJ gets to play in his home state.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yjgkeyq

I'm thinking that Sarver would want a big thrown in as well, possibly Bonner. Mebbe Ian or Splitter's rights work as well.

[Xylus]

The Suns are considering trading Amare to the Spurs as much as they're considering trading Nash to the Mavs or Lakers.

[Creation88]

giving Jefferson AND Bonner for Amare would be a major win.

[rayray2k8]

The Suns are considering trading Amare to the Spurs as much as they're considering trading Nash to the Mavs or Lakers.

So you're tell me that theres a chance!

[Xylus]

The three things the Suns want in a trade involving Stoudemire: Expiring contracts, youth, and high draft picks. Unfortunately, the Spurs don't have much in the way of youth (we don't need Hill, and I don't see the Spurs parting with Blair), and the Spurs won't be drafting high anytime soon. Not that I'm aware of, anyway.

[Creation88]

Jefferson for Bosh works.

[Xylus]

giving Jefferson AND Bonner for Amare would be a major win.

You might as well Kerr's wife while you're at it.

[Creation88]

You might as well Kerr's wife while you're at it.

already did.

[Fpoonsie]

The Suns are considering trading Amare to the Spurs as much as they're considering trading Nash to the Mavs or Lakers.

Probably this.

[murpjf88]

The three things the Suns want in a trade involving Stoudemire: Expiring contracts, youth, and high draft picks. Unfortunately, the Spurs don't have much in the way of youth (we don't need Hill, and I don't see the Spurs parting with Blair), and the Spurs won't be drafting high anytime soon. Not that I'm aware of, anyway.

Who wouldn't want Ian and his aggressiveness. All he needs is a chance to play. They have Splitter overseas that they could throw in a package.